INFANT IS SAFE

A 1-year-old Newark girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, was found safe Thursday evening. Thursday around 3:45 p.m., Newark police said Sewak Tiwari, the non-custodial father of Lux Tiwari, took her from an area in the first block McMillen Drive. Police then issued the Amber Alert, which was canceled when Tiwari and the child were found around 7:00 p.m. at a Columbus area hotel. The incident remains under investigation.

ARMED ROBBERY

The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying two robbery suspects. According to deputies, Wednesday around 5:20 a.m., two black men entered the Starbucks on Gender Road in Canal Winchester and robbed the coffee shop at gunpoint. If you have any information contact your local law enforcement agency.

TEACHER SHORTAGE

Finding teachers is a problem for schools across Ohio.

Licking Valley Superintendent Scott Beery said while its important to bring on new teachers it's just as important to retain the ones already in the district.

PRESCRIPTION CAP

Ohioans struggling with rising prescription drug prices may find relief in a new law that caps annual out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part D enrollees.

AARP Ohio State Director Jenny Carlson emphasizes the need for consumer education as open enrollment approaches on Oct. 15, encouraging Ohioans to shop around and fully understand their Medicare options under the new policy. The law takes effect in January and limits out-of-pocket costs to two-thousand dollars per year.

FIRE MARSHAL FESTIVAL

The State Fire Marshal is hosting the 2024 Ohio Fire Marshal Festival Saturday, from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Fire Marshal’s campus on East Main Street in Reynoldsburg. The family-friendly event will feature numerous interactive activities such as demonstrations, training exercises and helicopter landings. The free event is a celebration of Ohio’s dedicated firefighters and the important work they do to Protect What Matters Most to Ohioans.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Week four of high school football action tonight as Licking Valley welcomes Heath to Hanover. Kickoff comes your way at 7:00 p.m. on Buckeye Country 107.7, 790 WHTH and KOOL 101.7 FM HD2. You can also listen to the game live online.